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What a year! The holidays are finally here! And while we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time, shipping times are especially tricky this year, so we suggest shopping as early as you can.
Stock and shipping times can vary depending on where you live, which product you purchase, and more. So order earlier than you think you need to and be sure to double-check the retailers’ websites for shipping information to ensure that your gift will arrive in time for when you need it.
1. A dainty monogram necklace so chic it'll become part of their signature look, à la Alexis Rose on Schitt's Creek.
2. A zodiac sign ring dish to add a little bit of ~twinkle~ from their very own star sign to their nightstand.
3. A personal library kit so they can streamline their massive book collection (*and* rest assured their buds will give them back that loaned copy of Bossypants).
4. Color-changing lip balm that adjusts to the pH of their lips so they'll get their own personalized shade of pink every time they put it on.
5. A trio lasagna pan tailor-made for your foodie friend — not only will this get them perfectly crisped edges on every piece, but it will let them ~shake things up~ by using different ingredients in each part of the pan.
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FYI, they can 6,000% use these for brownies, blondies, and bread, too!
Promising review: "I loved everything about this pan. It's versatile, I can put three different cake mixes in each well, or meat loaves, etc. I really love this pan! A very happy customer." —Lisa F.
Shipping: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
6. A 25-pack of Baked By Melissa cupcakes you can get tailored to their specific dietary needs — in addition to the regular 25-packs, they have gluten-free, vegan, and party-safe (no nut flavor) versions if that's more their speed!
7. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to their sushi — whether they're repping the dark side or the light.
8. A "White Paw" dog toy you're legally obligated to gift to anyone who has uttered the words "No Laws When You're Drinking Claws" regardless of whether or not they have a dog.
9. A love language card game so you and your partner can get to know each other better than ever before by sharing sweet memories and funny opinions 🥰.
10. A spectacularly lawless amount of Taylor Swift stickers perfect for anyone whose current mood is "10-minute version of 'All Too Well' with a sprinkle of 'Christmas Tree Farm.'"
11. A wireless, Bluetooth-enabled karaoke mic for the singer in your life that they can sync with preeeeetty much anything, including speakers, players, or singing apps on their phone. Now they can live out their Ariana Grande fan fiction in the comfort of their own home.
12. A personalized delivery of Winc wines for the wine lover in your life who has *strong opinions* about their varietal. This way they can choose for themselves (and enjoy our collective new favorite varietal of wine: the "pick it up from the doorstep" kind).
13. An adorably encouraging daily planner they can fill out throughout the course of each day — a super-cute gift for the friend who likes to keep organized.
14. A ponytail holder cuff so they won't have to deal with the weird indentation their signature "emergency hair tie" leaves behind.
15. A gorgeous monogrammed Christmas ornament with teensy festive scenes in them to make their trees merry, bright, *and* chicly personalized.
16. A gift card for a "Nike By You" custom shoe so can choose the elements of it all on their own. (Also a handy pro tip if you're looking for a last-minute gift!)
17. A five-year One Line A Day journal so your friend who keeps starting journals and then abandoning them can finally find something that sticks — one line a day is *super* low commitment (and imagine how satisfied they'll be looking back every year!).
18. Or a copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions that's perfect for any stage of life, if your friend is already a hardcore journaler and wants to take it to the next level.
19. A customizable Glossier Balm Dotcom trio gift set full of ultra-hydrating, gorgeously subtle colors you can handpick for that friend who's *never* caught dead without a lip balm on hand.
20. A zodiac tea towel that's not afraid to tell them precisely like it is (just like all the Leos in your life!!).
21. A spooky skull-shaped ice mold for *that* friend. You know. The one on the 24/7/365 spooky beat.
22. A ticket stub collecting notebook so they have somewhere to store their favorite memories from concerts, movies, or theater shows, plus a little note section so they'll always have context for why it was so special.
23. A Geekey multitool for the resident "fix-it" in your life — this gives them over a dozen *more* ways to do just that.
24. A mini waffle maker that comes in over a dozen colors and shapes, making it virtually impossible not to find one that matches their kitchen. Plus, it's versatile enough to do way more than its main job — if they're waffling on the waffles, they can also use it for hash browns, paninis, biscuits, and even (gasp) PIZZA. If they can dream it, they can mini waffle it.
25. A vintage-y face mask chain you can get in so many colors, you're bound to find one that feels like it matches their vibe.
26. A monogrammed cheese platter with deep grooves perfect for crackers, olives, grapes, and most likely their tears when they behold how beautiful it is on their table.
27. A delicate zodiac necklace that lets you choose their sign, the length, and the color (just be sure to run it past your Taurus friends in advance, because, trust me, they'll have thoughts).
28. A gorgeous geode state ornament to ~spruce~ up their tree — a perfect gift for someone who might be missing their home state during the holidays!
29. A truly iconic tortilla blanket so the Chipotle fan in your life can achieve the greatest aspiration of them all: becoming a human burrito.
30. A scratch-off world map so they can reminisce on all the adventures they've taken and dream up all the ones they want to take next 🌎.
31. Or a colorful map mug they can draw on themselves, then ponder and plan all their past and future trips over their morning cup of coffee.
32. A Sips By subscription that will bring a tear of Earl Grey–flavored joy to your tea-guzzling friend's eye. They can take a (VERY thorough!!) tea quiz about their taste preferences, and every month get a curated box of four new premium teas from all over the world.
When your gift is just! that! good!!!
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